$5,525,000 the first year and $6,000,000 the second year are for programs and purposes related to the historical and cultural heritage of the state of Minnesota conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society.

MNHS is developing new curricula, programs, and resources to engage students in learning about Minnesota history. In FY16 a full review of online resources for the K-12 audience will be completed and an action plan put in place to update content and the design of online curriculum offered to K-12 teachers and students. In addition, staff are working with the Oliver Kelley Farm to create new curricula and programs on agriculture, history, and STEM for K-12 teachers and students. Two new programs will be developed and piloted at the Oliver Kelley Farm in FY16. Staff are also researching a digital curriculum focused on the experiences of refugees who came to Minnesota in the 20th century. A prototype of the digital experience using Hmong refugee stories has been developed and will be tested with students in the winter of 2015-16. A funding proposal will be developed, based on the results of user testing, to complete development and production of the digital curriculum.